VIP tour to Paradise Island & The Mangroves
Overview
The VIP tour to Paradise Island starts early in the morning because we like to get to the island before all the other tourists arrives. It is an amazing feeling to be alone on the island. This tour is a great way to spend with your family and friends.
The pick up time is at 5:30 am from Cabarete, 6:00 am from Sosua and at 6:30 am from Puerto Plata.
First we drive to Punta Rucia and from there with a speed boat to " Cayo Arena " ( the local name of Paradise Island ), where turquoise water and white sand will welcome you. On the Paradise Island you will get fresh fruits and drinks. Discover the bright colorful reef with all kinds of fishes on our snorkeling tour, or just enjoy the sun and the beach at this beautiful place.
Before lunch we visit the national park of Monte Cristi with its mangroves.
On the way back we will make a stop at Playa Estero Hondo to have look at the Manatees ( sea cows ).
The pick up time is at 5:30 am from Cabarete, 6:00 am from Sosua and at 6:30 am from Puerto Plata.
First we drive to Punta Rucia and from there with a speed boat to " Cayo Arena " ( the local name of Paradise Island ), where turquoise water and white sand will welcome you. On the Paradise Island you will get fresh fruits and drinks. Discover the bright colorful reef with all kinds of fishes on our snorkeling tour, or just enjoy the sun and the beach at this beautiful place.
Before lunch we visit the national park of Monte Cristi with its mangroves.
On the way back we will make a stop at Playa Estero Hondo to have look at the Manatees ( sea cows ).
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- Beverages
- Lunch - Buffet lunch
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Entry/Admission - Paradise Island & The Mangroves (Cayo Arena)
- Entry/Admission - Playa Ensenada
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puerto Plata Province, Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic
You will get picked up from your hotel in Cabarete, Sosua or Puerto Plata.
The tour starts early in the morning so we arrive to Paradise Island before all the other regular tour boats arrives.
We drive to Punta Rucia.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Playa Ensenada, Punta Rucia Dominican Republic
At Playa Ensenada the speed boat is waiting to take you to Paradise Isalnd.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paradise Island & The Mangroves (Cayo Arena), Main Street Punta Rucia Puerto Plata, Punta Rucia 57000 Dominican Republic
Cayo Arena is the local name of Paradise Island. Here you will get fresh fruits and drinks. Snorkeling gear is provided and a guided snorkeling tour.
After the visit on Paradise Island you go through the mangroves with the speed boat. We make a stop so that you can jump in the water.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Playa Ensenada, Punta Rucia Dominican Republic
Lunch will be served by the beach front.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puerto Plata Province, Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic
On the way back we make a stop at Estero Hondo to have a look at the manatees
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puerto Plata Province, Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic
You will get picked up from your hotel in Cabarete, Sosua or Puerto Plata.
The tour starts early in the morning so we arrive to Paradise Island before all the other regular tour boats arrives.
We drive to Punta Rucia.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Playa Ensenada, Punta Rucia Dominican Republic
At Playa Ensenada the speed boat is waiting to take you to Paradise Isalnd.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paradise Island & The Mangroves (Cayo Arena), Main Street Punta Rucia Puerto Plata, Punta Rucia 57000 Dominican Republic
Cayo Arena is the local name of Paradise Island. Here you will get fresh fruits and drinks. Snorkeling gear is provided and a guided snorkeling tour.
After the visit on Paradise Island you go through the mangroves with the speed boat. We make a stop so that you can jump in the water.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Playa Ensenada, Punta Rucia Dominican Republic
Lunch will be served by the beach front.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puerto Plata Province, Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic
On the way back we make a stop at Estero Hondo to have a look at the manatees
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Crunshi
January 2020
Die Tour war der Wahnsinn, noch viel besser allerdings ist das gesamte Team! Vielen Dank dass ihr so mit Leib und Seele dabei seid! Es wurde alles erklärt, wir haben gelacht, wir hatten einfach den ganzen Tag Spaß zusammen. Da wir die VIP Tour schon so genial fanden, haben wir direkt im Anschlus...
Die Tour war der Wahnsinn, noch viel besser allerdings ist das gesamte Team! Vielen Dank dass ihr so mit Leib und Seele dabei seid! Es wurde alles erklärt, wir haben gelacht, wir hatten einfach den ganzen Tag Spaß zusammen. Da wir die VIP Tour schon so genial fanden, haben wir direkt im Anschluss das Kontrastprogramm - eine Buggytour gebucht. Auch hier war wieder alles perfekt! DANKEFrankJ1974
March 2019
onze tweede dag in Cabarete startte om 6 uur ' morgens toen Richard ons kwam ophalen om deze excursie te maken; in Puerto Plata werd nog eens Belgische stel opgepikt, en dan begon een prachtige dag; eerst een koffietje met een croissant, dan verder rijden en regelmatig stoppen aan een mooi plekj...
onze tweede dag in Cabarete startte om 6 uur ' morgens toen Richard ons kwam ophalen om deze excursie te maken; in Puerto Plata werd nog eens Belgische stel opgepikt, en dan begon een prachtige dag; eerst een koffietje met een croissant, dan verder rijden en regelmatig stoppen aan een mooi plekje; daarna met een bootje naar Paradise Island - lekker vroeg zodat er nog bijna niemand was; snorkelen, smullen van versgesneden fruit, lekkere cocktails drinken, en dan met de boot terug om te gaan genieten van een heerlijk buffet; dan door de mangroves gevaren en nog zoveel meer, teveel om op te noemen! Het was super georganiseerd en als we binnen enkele jaren nog eens terugkomen, zullen we deze excursie zeker terug doen. een aanrader!kristell_S
June 2023
To get to punta rucia was like 1-1:30 hr ride then we got into speed boat 25min ride to paradise island (Cayo de arena) were we had some drinks snacks and we’re able to do some snorkeling and that on the way back we pass by the mangroves. Staff was great and snacks were good!
To get to punta rucia was like 1-1:30 hr ride then we got into speed boat 25min ride to paradise island (Cayo de arena) were we had some drinks snacks and we’re able to do some snorkeling and that on the way back we pass by the mangroves. Staff was great and snacks were good!A3149YWcraigw
March 2023
First you need to realize that it is about a 2 1/2-hour bus ride from Puerto Plata to the boat and an all-day trip. Leave your shoes behind and board and you get free drinks and snacks on a short ride over beautiful water to a sand bar where you can snorkel over reefs and see fish. The day we w...
First you need to realize that it is about a 2 1/2-hour bus ride from Puerto Plata to the boat and an all-day trip. Leave your shoes behind and board and you get free drinks and snacks on a short ride over beautiful water to a sand bar where you can snorkel over reefs and see fish. The day we went the weather turned cloudy and the wind picked up and rained a little. Was pretty good, but I saw more fish at Turks and Caicos. Then more drinks and time on the beach before the trip back. Stopped for more drinks in the water at a shallow sand bar, which could have been better, because it was pretty windy by then and started to rain. Then cruise the mangroves looking for manatees (we didn't see any), before having lunch with lobster back at the Paradise. Then bus ride home. Definitely recommended.andre P
February 2023
We booked this tour through our resort, Cofresi Palm. This excursion DID NOT disappoint in ANYWAY! The bus ride to the excursion was a little over an hour, but was very scenic. The staff on this excursion were all AMAZING, Jose, the on board photographer took amazing pictures. You pay for them...
We booked this tour through our resort, Cofresi Palm. This excursion DID NOT disappoint in ANYWAY! The bus ride to the excursion was a little over an hour, but was very scenic. The staff on this excursion were all AMAZING, Jose, the on board photographer took amazing pictures. You pay for them up front, then he sends you a link to download them later. VERY RELIABLE and TRUSTWORTHY!! Jason was our.. or should I say MY bartender!! LOL.. He was on the ball and quick to refill your drink and get you another one. He swam us around Paradise island, which is a natural reef. He had food in a bottle and was feeding the fish as we snorkelled along. I could NOT count the amount of fish. At one point he swam down a good 20 feet, and slowly came back up to the surface feeding the fish along the way.. IT WAS SPECTACULAR!! I highly recommend this. Once back on the mainland we were treated to an AMAZING lunch buffet. I am NOT a huge fan of lobster, never have been. The lobster they served at the buffet was mouth watering and this comes from a guy who isn't crazy about lobster!! jussaying. thank you for an amazing day and thank you to my new friend Jason for taking care of us... MUCHAS GRACIAS AMIGO!Reggie_C
March 2022
The knowledge of our host!! Loves what he is doing!! The island was absolutely AMAZING!!!! Thanks Richard.
The knowledge of our host!! Loves what he is doing!! The island was absolutely AMAZING!!!! Thanks Richard.